Fire Door Inspector

SFR Recruitment Solutions; Caddington; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety consultancy in the UK is seeking a meticulous Technical Fire Inspector to conduct detailed inspections on client sites. This role offers the chance to develop your career with clear pathways into management. Ideal candidates should have a Fire Door Inspection qualification and significant experience in fire safety. Benefits include paid travel time, 25 days holiday, and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Company vehicle (car or van - negotiable)

Paid travel time and expenses

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional training & development

Progression route to Senior Inspector and Compliance Lead

Qualifications

• Fire Door Inspection qualification (e.g. FDIS CertFDI, BM Trada, Bluesky, or equivalent).
• Experience in fire door inspection or passive fire protection.
• Understanding of fire door components, test evidence, and certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fire doors on client sites using our digital system.
• Identify and record defects accurately with supporting evidence.
• Plan and manage site visits effectively across multiple locations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Self-motivated

Organisational skills

Education

Fire Door Inspection qualification

Tools

Digital reporting systems

Job description

Fire Door Inspector Fulltime, Home Based. Location: Midlands to South UK

About Our client

Our client is one of the UK's leading fire door inspection and compliance consultancies.
Trusted by NHS Trusts, housing providers, councils, and major property managers across the country to deliver expert fire door inspections, compliance reports, and consultancy services.

This dynamic and rapidly growing company is seeking a meticulous and experienced Technical Fire Inspector to join a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will come from a strong ironmongery or hardware background and will be responsible for conducting detailed fire safety inspections. This is a hands‑on role offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their career, with clear pathways into management and leadership positions for the right person.

Key Responsibilities

More can be found on the full job description

• Inspect fire doors on client sites using our digital system
• Identify and record defects accurately with supporting evidence
• Verify certification details, installation methods, and compliance
• Ensure inspection data meets the QA standards
• Communicate professionally with clients and site staff
• Plan and manage site visits effectively across multiple locations

This is a technical, hands‑on role suited to someone with a strong eye for detail and pride in doing the job right.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Fire Door Inspection qualification (e.g. FDIS CertFDI, BM Trada, Bluesky, or equivalent)
• Experience in fire door inspection or passive fire protection
• Understanding of fire door components, test evidence, and certification
• Excellent attention to detail and record‑keeping
• Comfortable using tablets and digital reporting systems
• Organised, self‑motivated, and able to work independently
• Strong written and verbal communication

Desirable (not essential)

• Experience in healthcare, housing, or education environments
• Awareness of standards such as BS 8214, BS476, En1634
• Familiarity with UKAS‑accredited schemes (BM Trada, FIRAS, Bluesky)
• Fire safety or risk management training (e.g. NEBOSH Fire Safety, IFE, IFSM)

If you have joinery or fire‑stopping experience and want to develop into a qualified inspector, training opportunities are also available.

What We Offer

• Company vehicle (car or van - negotiable)
• Paid travel time and expenses
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional training & development
• Progression route to Senior Inspector and Compliance Lead
• Supportive, quality‑focused culture — not box‑ticking inspections

You’ll be joining a company that’s modernising how fire door inspections are carried out across the UK — combining real technical expertise with advanced reporting technology.

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.

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